Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSutton Scarsdale Hall

Sutton Scarsdale Hall

England
List entry 1007035
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a ruined country house in Derbyshire, built in the early eighteenth century for the Arkwright family as a statement of wealth and status. The house was designed in the Baroque style and constructed between 1724 and 1735, featuring elaborate architectural details and fine craftsmanship typical of the period. Following the death of the 4th Baronet in the 1760s, the house fell into decline, and much of its interior was stripped and sold during the nineteenth century. Today the roofless shell remains a significant example of early Georgian domestic architecture in ruins, retaining substantial stone walls and architectural features that illustrate the grandeur of its original design.

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sutton Scarsdale Hall?

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a ruined country house in Derbyshire, built in the early eighteenth century for the Arkwright family as a statement of wealth and status. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007035.

Who is responsible for protecting Sutton Scarsdale Hall?

Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sutton Scarsdale Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolsover Castle: eleventh century motte and bailey castle, twelfth century tower keep castle and seventeenth century country house. (3.3 km), Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel (3.4 km), Four watchtowers SW of town (3.5 km).

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